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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a main course or a side dish prepared with chickpea flour, leek, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, pepper

Ingredients

for 2 people

100 g chickpea flour (3.5 oz)

200 g water (7.1 oz / ¾ cup)

1 leek

Chopped parsley, to taste

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

A pinch of black pepper

Method

Pour the water and chickpea flour into a bowl

Mix well

Add the parsley and let the batter rest for an hour

Slice the leek (especially the stem).

Pour the oil into a pan and sauté the leek.

Pour in the batter.

Season with a pinch of pepper

Cover with the lid and cook over medium heat for a few minutes, then lower to low.

When the top is congealed enough, turn.

Complete cooking (always with the lid on) for a few more minutes, or until the crust forms on both sides.

Serve hot, warm or cold

Allergens

Chickpeas: contain proteins that can trigger allergic reactions in some individuals

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Leek: cases of individual reactivity reported, possible cross-reaction in case of birch allergy

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Chickpea flour: it provides factors that promote the functionality of the immune system and regulates blood sugar and due to the content of mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants, it acts to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Leek: contains ingredients favorable to diuresis and antioxidants favorable to the functioning of the cardiovascular system and immune system

Parsley: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)
• Diarrhea
• Constipation with meteorism